bandog

/ˈbændɒɡ/ or /ˈbændɔːɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

a large, powerful mastiff-type dog, often used for guarding.

“The wealthy family kept a bandog to protect their estate.”

2. verb

to guard or watch over something or someone as a bandog would.

“The police bandogged the crime scene to preserve evidence.”

Synonyms

  • guard dog
  • mastiff

Antonyms

  • lap dog
  • pet